by Debbie Todd, CPA, CTP, CGMA | Jun 29, 2015 | A Closer Look at the Code, MCDC, Monday Muni Minutes, PIC Essentials - The Audit-Proven Blueprint, Solving the Compliance Puzzle, Training Resources
Let’s continue our MCDC Focus with taking a look at what our friends – our bond counsel have to say…here’s to the Legal View! Also, more on the ABAG embezzlement and the Bond Accountability Task Force in CA as well as the latest on the definition of political subdivision…and CDD’s ongoing IRS audit saga.
by Debbie Todd, CPA, CTP, CGMA | Jun 22, 2015 | A Closer Look at the Code, Monday Muni Minutes, PIC Essentials - The Audit-Proven Blueprint, Solving the Compliance Puzzle, Training Resources
After Last Week’s Breaking News about the $9.3 million Fine against 36 Underwriters, What’s Next for MCDC Enforcement? Read the Order for Clues…
Wayne County files for Financial Emergency and What is the BRIDGE Act?
by Debbie Todd, CPA, CTP, CGMA | Jun 18, 2015 | A Closer Look at the Code, Monday Muni Minutes, PIC Essentials - The Audit-Proven Blueprint, Solving the Compliance Puzzle, Training Resources
BREAKING NEWS: Just this morning, the SEC announced settlement with 36 underwriting firms – for a total of $9.3 million (see below for detail) – for offerings which they disclosed under the MCDC Initiative.
by Debbie Todd, CPA, CTP, CGMA | Jun 15, 2015 | A Closer Look at the Code, Monday Muni Minutes, Pensions, PIC Essentials - The Audit-Proven Blueprint, Solving the Compliance Puzzle, Training Resources
As a followup on our MCDC focus last week – we’ll take a look at the Underwriter’s perspective today. Also, take a peek at the “Top five” report in the article on Illinois Chapter 9…and Wayne County has a Wild Ride!
Remember to sign up for the IRS Webcast: QSCBs on June 18, 2015 – see link in Out & About!
by Debbie Todd, CPA, CTP, CGMA | Jun 8, 2015 | A Closer Look at the Code, Monday Muni Minutes, Pensions, PIC Essentials - The Audit-Proven Blueprint, Solving the Compliance Puzzle, Training Resources
Many Issuers were at the GFOA Annual Conference last week, so we will focus on a few key items discussed there, namely our friend – the MCDC Initiative – and Fraud Enforcement. Remember to sign up for the IRS Webcast: QSCBs on June 18, 2015 – see...
by Debbie Todd, CPA, CTP, CGMA | Jun 1, 2015 | A Closer Look at the Code, Monday Muni Minutes, Pensions, PIC Essentials - The Audit-Proven Blueprint, Solving the Compliance Puzzle, Training Resources
Gold, Silver…or Asphalt?!? What’s in YOUR Pension Fund? Chicago Get’s Bond Deal Done, IRS – Do More With Less, HTF Still Hanging By a Thread – and Projects Cancelled, Cook County Feeling the Squeeze after Chicago…
by Debbie Todd, CPA, CTP, CGMA | May 25, 2015 | A Closer Look at the Code, Monday Muni Minutes, PIC Essentials - The Audit-Proven Blueprint, Solving the Compliance Puzzle, Training Resources
Happy Memorial Day, Tiny Scraps for San Bernardino Pension Obligation Bondholderss, Chicago’s $800 Million Deal goes to Market this Week and EPCH’s Chapter 11
by Debbie Todd, CPA, CTP, CGMA | May 18, 2015 | A Closer Look at the Code, Monday Muni Minutes, PIC Essentials - The Audit-Proven Blueprint, Solving the Compliance Puzzle, Training Resources
New CFO Chosen for Chicago, School’s Refunding Bonds Audited, Will this Letter Ruling Shed Light on P3 and PAB Questions?
by Debbie Todd, CPA, CTP, CGMA | May 11, 2015 | A Closer Look at the Code, Monday Muni Minutes, PIC Essentials - The Audit-Proven Blueprint, Solving the Compliance Puzzle, Training Resources
In this Week’s Muni Minutes, The Elephant in the Room – Illinois Pensions…and Beyond, What to Expect Next in Chicago after Scott, Tick-Tock…The HTF has 3 Weeks Left, Political Subdivision – Will the IRS Listen to the ABA?
by Debbie Todd, CPA, CTP, CGMA | May 3, 2015 | A Closer Look at the Code, Monday Muni Minutes, PIC Essentials - The Audit-Proven Blueprint, Solving the Compliance Puzzle, Training Resources
It’s been another BUSY week in Muni Finance! Maverick “Red Flags” in EMMA filings, Chicago’s CFO to Depart in 3 weeks, Slashed to the Bone – Wayne County’s Plan to Avoid the “Big B” and was LSU’s Bond Deal Killed by Bad Words? Find out… in today’s Monday...
